skimming

noun

skim·​ming ˈski-miŋ How to pronounce skimming (audio)
: that which is skimmed from a liquid

Examples of skimming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It was shown as a knit and jeans with cut-outs on the thigh, a sheer long sleeve top paired with a ballerina-style skirt, and a floor skimming evening that highlighted the shoulders and collarbone. Blue Carreon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 Earlier this year, federal authorities conducted arrests on individuals for installing skimming devices on ATMs, which illegally collect the card numbers of customers. Anna Gordon, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024 Remaining vigilant is key to identifying and responding to a skimming event. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024 Card skimming is an increasingly popular way for scammers to obtain your payment information. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for skimming 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skimming was in the 15th century

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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimming. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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